(We deleted Amazon affiliate links from here, thanks for understanding.) What tennis star was forced to do sit-ups in her crib? What became the third nation in the Western Hemisphere to hit a population of 100 million? What was the last Dune novel to be written by Frank Herbert? Most of us carry far more general knowledge in our heads than we realize, and a good deal of it will never be used UNLESS WE PLAY TRIVIA GAMES.

Here's a few to help you parade your wealth of useless information.

Trivial Pursuit 20th Anniversary edition
The original and the best. If you remember playing the popular original in the early '80s, you may want to get this Trivial Pursuit 20th Anniversary edition for nostalgic reasons. If you remember a lot of the last two decades, you'll want to get this edition to test yourself. Moving around the circular board, players collect wedges for correct answers to questions on "all things trivial from the past 20 years."

Bible Trivia
Bible Trivia is fun for the whole family as more than 700 trivia questions challenge you to explore the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Together you and your family will learn about the heroic figures, events and inspirational messages found in the sacred text. Includes 700 adult questions, 100 children's questions, 14 judgment cards, 4 playing pieces, die, game board and instructions.

Newlywed Game
How much do you know about your new spouse? This second edition of the 25-year-old Newlywed Game shows you exactly how much you know, or don't know, about your significant other. Game play pits couple verses couple, from 2 to 4 couples. For mature adults. Made in USA.

ESPN All Sports Trivia Challenge
Do you consider yourself a die-hard sports fan? Then step up to the plate, strap on your shoulder pads, prepare for the tip off and get ready to test your sports knowledge. Pick from any of the 10 sports categories including: Baseball, Football, Media & Movies

Trivial Pursuits
The original and the best. Trivial Pursuits celebrates it's 20th birthday with this new edition with 1800 new questions.

Nostalgia
From Mods to Punks Rockers; Hammer Horrors to Block Busters; historical events to hysterical clothes, you'll face questions on the weird and the wonderful from those now-distant decades of the Sixties, The Seventies and The Eighties.

Pub Quiz
Create your own Pub Quiz with this set which includes

• Hosts Guide
• Invitations
• Suggested Menu & Recipes
• Game Cards
• Game Play And Score Pads
• Pencils
• Sand Timer
• Category Game Box

The Ultimate Football Trivia Game
1800 football trivia questions to test the most passionate supporter. Select your chosen career from Chairman, Manager, Player or Supporter. Roll the dice to answer home or away questions.
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